Attorney Deacon Louis Weldon Hammond
(January 5, 1939 - April 11, 2025)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Thursday, April 17, 2025 / 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. / Family Visitation: 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: First Calvary Baptist Church, 1401 Pine Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Friday, April 18, 2025 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 7100 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina
To Loretta and family, my sincere condolences & blessings for the loss of Weldon. He will always be with you from the joyful memories and the many contributions to his family and the community.
He was instrumental in the support of all facets of positive impact and dedication started while attending South Carolina State University.
James Peterson
Columbia, MD
Our sincere condolences go out to the Hammond Family. I (Earl) worked with Weldon at the VARO (319) for many years. He was very instrumental in the lives of many during my career at the VA. Rest well my friend and we will meet again. Earl and Ava Doby
My sincere condolences to Loretta and other members of the Hammond family. I knew Mr. Hammond as a very pleasant person and a staunch supporter of the NAACP. He will be missed. May he rest in peace!
My sincere Condolences to the Hammond Family.
Mrs. Loretta Hammond and Family, I was saddened to hear of the passing of my wonderful former Boss. He was such a great Leader to me and he cared about his Employees. My Prayers and Condolences are with you and your family during this difficult time in your lives with God’s continued Blessings.
What a Wonderful Boss and friend. I worked for Mr. Hammond for many years. In my almost 35 years at VA, there Never was day that I didn’t Respect or Appreciate him. He tried to be Fair to All and that was a challenge some days. Heaven has gained a Man ! I extend my Condolences to the family.
Loretta, I just learned about Weldon. I worked with him for many years at the VARO and he was always very helpful to me. I always considered him as a friend. He was a wonderful person. We will see him again in God’s house.
Sorry to learn of Mr. Hammond’s death. We worked together many years at the VARO. I considered him a friend as well as a boss.
Loretta, prayers to you and your family during this time of loss.
Weldon was a great man!
Loretta and Family, please accept my deepest condolences in the passing of your beloved Weldon. Tom always spoke so highly of you two as great college friends destined to be together forever. From personal experience, losing your lifelong partner is devastating, but with a lot of prayers and support from family and friends, the beautiful memories will bring you to a place of thankfulness. Love!
To the Family of Attorney Weldon L. Hammond:
We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a distinguished and honorable man and a serving life member of the Columbia SC BRANCH, NAACP. Attorney Hammond’s legacy of service, justice, and compassion will never be forgotten. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With sincere sympathy,
Columbia SC Branch NAACP
President L. Oveta Glover
Sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers to Loretta Hammond and the entire Hammond family. May the Lord grant you strength and comfort during your time of sorrow.
We express our sincere condolences to the entire Hammond family during your time of bereavement.
Columbia (SC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Dear Loretta, Condolences from me and Rodney on the loss of your beloved husband, Weldon. After working side by side with you and Weldon for over 20 plus years at the Midway Voting Precinct, I consider you all family. The Word of God reads “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit”. Psalm 34:18. I pray that knowing that God is close to your pain will comfort you during this time. Love and God Bless. Pat
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. May Our Lord and Creator grant you peace and strength during this time.
I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing your father, but I’m sure he was a special person because he raised an amazing human being: you. Wishing you peace and comfort during this unimaginable time.
P.M. Weldon and family just want to let you all know that if there anything we can do for you or your family please reach out to your brothers and we will provide. Sending prayers up for you and your family. Hold on to God unchanging hands.
My Dear Loretta
As longtime colleagues in Education, NAACP, Church affairs, & just good ole friends over the years, I am extending
my fondest love & care for you & the family at a time such as this.
I say this as I reflect on the manner in which the two of you so lovingly surrounded me as I
went through my challenges with my beloved twin sister, Miriam, 11 years ago as
of January.
How fast times moves forward, but memories of our loved ones remain deeply imbedded as they are never forgotten.
While you are remembering the life and love that I know was shared with your dear Weldon,
may your memories serve as a beacon of support that will undergurd you and give you and your family pleasant & loving thoughts often, as you move forward beyond this period of bereavement.
The joy of having the “love of your life” for all of the years you shared, will now be imbedded in the deep recesses
of your mind, body and soul!
Giving our loving Savior the glory for allowing you a life with the “man of your dreams who carried you in his soul.”
The late Sarah Vaughn said it succintly as she ended a song with- “I’ll Close My Eyes And See You In My Heart!”
May you continue to abide in the goodness of Jesus.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Sending our deepest condolences to the family.
Hammond Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers Virginia and Aiken Neal
I worked with Mr. Hammond for many years at the Columbia VARO. He was a good man and a good boss.. He will be missed.
My condolences to the family.
Sincere love and prayers to the Hammond family and church family.Remember,God has his arms around each of you.
My condolences to the family, friends, and church family. Deacon Hammond was a friend to all and demonstrated the love of Christ on earth. He will be truly missed. May God grant you strength to continue the legacy of Attorney Deacon Hammond.
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My deepest condolences and prayers are with you and your family. Praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you and your family,
Evangelist Judy Grant and family
The Lord gives strength to his people, the Lord will bless his people with peace. Psalm 29:11
May you find comfort, strength and peace through your faith in Christ, in the fond memories that you’ll always have in your hearts, and in knowing that others share in your loss and are praying for you. With deepest sympathy, Floyd & Helen Murdaugh
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.